Borderline Insanity (Dagny Gray Thriller) Paperback – Import, 5 July 2016

I have been looking forward to this book for what seems like forever. I loved the first one that much. I'd certainly recommend reading its predecessor as well but you can read the second book and follow along just fine if you haven't read The Bubblegum Thief. It did not disappoint. It's just as creative, thrilling, and addicting as the first. Had a hard time putting it down until I was finished.Dagny is a fascinating character. An FBI agent that started her career as a lawyer before changing paths, she's been struggling with anorexia since she was a teenager. She is extremely driven, intelligent, and pretty much married to her job. There were returns of some favorite characters from the previous book, her co-workers and boss, and this book introduces some new players. Diego, a priest who seems to have lost his way, was my favorite. He's compelled to help his community when dozens of male immigrants from Mexico begin disappearing and finds out about Dagny and her group. She decides she has to help even though her supervisor, The Professor, is not convinced. She heads to small town Ohio on her own to investigate and soon finds evidence that something unimaginably terrible has happened to the missing men. With families too frightened to talk, a sheriff who is determined to rid the town of immigrants, and few allies, she has her work cut out for her.I received an advanced copy from Net Galley and Thomas & Mercer in exchange for my honest review. This in no way affects my opinion.

Brilliantly gripping book. Just as good as the first in the series. Deffinetly recommend

The follow-up to the strangely titled Bubble Gum Thief and probably a better book. A serial killer of Mexican labourers in the USA is the evil criminal in this, though a bigoted and small minded local sheriff is a close 2nd. Dragnet and crew get into the investigation which has multiple paths, dead ends and further tragedy. A good character driven story, with clever plotting and moments of real sadness and redemption. Quite moving in a way that I didn't expect when I started it. Really excellent when you get to the last page. Also some subtle and biting commentary on current politics and community moods - very smartly done!

I started reading this series because of an author event I was attending. I'm so very glad Jeff Miller was there so I could find this series. I like that the books can be read alone and you don't feel like you missed out or even better as a series with this being the second. The characters are believable and you want to find out where their lives take them. There's enough twists and plot to keep turning pages well after you should be in bed. Can't wait for the third.

Well paced read, great characterisation. Hooked after I read The Bubble Gum Thief. I just hope that this series runs and runs.